Michele Rollins
| Michele Rollins | |
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| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Website | Michele Rollins for Congress |
Michele Rollins (née Metrinko, born 1945) was a candidate for the Republican Party nomination for the United States House of Representatives election in 2010, in Delaware's At-large congressional district, a race she narrowly lost to Glen Urquhart[1]
The seat was vacated by Mike Castle, who announced his retirement from the House to pursue his unsuccessful run for Vice President Joe Biden's former Senate seat.[2][3]
Rollins held the Miss District of Columbia USA 1963 title and placed first runner-up to Marite Ozers in the Miss USA 1963 pageant held on 19 July.[4] Her sister Marsha competed in the same pageant as Miss Maryland USA.[5] In September she won the Miss World USA title representing New York.[6] On November 7 she represented the United States in the Miss World 1963 pageant in London and placed in the top fiffteen semi finials.
See also
References
- ↑ "DE House: Urquhart ekes past Rollins". National Journal. 2010-09-14.
- ↑ Wilson, Reid (2010-06-09). "Big match-up: Rep. Mike Castle (R-Del.) will run for Joe Biden's Senate seat". The Hill.
- ↑ Miller, Beth (2010-07-14). "Rollins raises $585,000". Delaware Online.
- ↑ "Refugee's Daughter Crowned Miss USA". The Tuscaloosa News. 1963-07-19.
- ↑ "Miss USA roots sister on in Miss America bid". Hartford Courant. 1963-09-02. p. 20A.
- ↑ "Two Sisters Contenders In Top Beauty Contests". Reading Eagle. 1963-09-02.
External links
- Campaign Website
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org
| Preceded by Helen Sweeney |
Miss District of Columbia USA 1963 |
Succeeded by Bobbie Johnson |
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